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200927 minPGdocumentary

Unemployed

200927 minPGdocumentary

Over a hundred thousand professionals in Russia face unemployment, leaving their families waiting while they remain invisible to their country.

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Nastya Tarasova

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Over a hundred thousand professionals in Russia face unemployment, leaving their families waiting while they remain invisible to their country.

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In a small Russian town, men with expertise in various professions face unemployment. They number over a hundred thousand, yet their skills go unrecognized in their homeland. Families wait for their return, but these men feel invisible to their country. Directed by Nastya Tarasova, "Unemployed" captures the struggles of these individuals as they navigate life without work. The 27-minute documentary presents their stories against the backdrop of a society that has overlooked their contributions.

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